Both Sides of the Sea

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Taking songs from two Israeli albums "Achinoam" and "Achinoam Nini Gil Dor," Both Sides of the Sea showcases Noa's evocative singing and song-writing skills, born of her Israeli heritage and American residence. Working with longtime collaborator Gil Dor, she moves effortlessly from Middle Eastern-tinged songs to more western light jazz/pop fair with plenty of exotic instrumentation coloring compositions with great mainstream appeal. Noa's lyrics, and those of fellow writer Leah Goldberg, are modern poetic odes to love and the dichotomy of dual homelands. Behind the contemporary themes and production, Noa's senses are folk-rooted, making for a beguiling combination. --Derek Rath

Tracks:

Millimeter
Mushrooms
But Love
Nisayon
He
Morning
Nocturno
Pines
Me
Three Days (A)
Three Days (B)
Three Days (C)
Terminal

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Taking songs from two Israeli albums "Achinoam" and "Achinoam Nini Gil Dor," Both Sides of the Sea showcases Noa's evocative singing and song-writing skills, born of her Israeli heritage and American residence. Working with longtime collaborator Gil Dor, she moves effortlessly from Middle Eastern-tinged songs to more western light jazz/pop fair with plenty of exotic instrumentation coloring compositions with great mainstream appeal. Noa's lyrics, and those of fellow writer Leah Goldberg, are modern poetic odes to love and the dichotomy of dual homelands. Behind the contemporary themes and production, Noa's senses are folk-rooted, making for a beguiling combination. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

I love this album........2004-12-06

This is one of my favorite albums. I can listen to it over and over again. There's plenty of variety on it, because Noa seems to be quite willing to try something new, even if it's different.

"Boker" is far and away my favorite song. I don't speak Hebrew, so I found the Hebrew lyrics online so I can sing along! (I actually wish she had the Hebrew lyrics of the songs included instead of translating them into English. It's nice to know what the songs are about, but some of the lyrics I haven't been able to find online, so I sound kind of funny trying to sing along to "Millimeter" ... oh well.) "Terminal" is pretty interesting, a spoken-word song.

I bought "Blue Touches Blue," and I have to say that I prefer "Sea" to "Blue." I feel like "Blue" doesn't have as much of the whimsey and interest that "Sea" does. My favorite track on "Blue" was the Yeminite song that she sang a capella. You could hear so much of the nuance of her voice, and the song is a beautiful one. Everything else seemed really American, sort of "You're singing in English, and everybody produces their songs to sound like this." "Sea" just sounds fresher and more interesting to me.

I really wish Noa would go out and storm the American market. Kick Celine Dion and Mariah Carey out of the way for a little while! We could use a little variety out here in this wasteland we call radio.

Superb.......2004-09-23

Superb album. There is a not a bad cut on it. Some are merely good, but most are great.

Noa does jazz, pop, and folk, with an Israeli flavor. Most of the lyrics are in Hebrew, with a few stray lines or words in English, but the music and singing are out of this world.

I particularly recommend Nisayon, Nocturno, and He, but each cut has something to recommend it.

Simply great.

Noa - superb!.......2001-10-11

What a beautiful album! - From the opening words of Noa on the first song I was totally captivated by her voice! I have her first album and 'Noa: Calling', but 'Both Sides of the Sea' is different and fantastic. The Hebrew language in a sung form within such great tunes is a revelation. Stunned and in awe hardly does justice to how feel when listening to this album! Gil Dor is such a lucky man to be married to one so beautiful in both sight and sound! G-d bless Israel!

high energy Israeli music at it's best.......2001-08-20

This is one of my favorite cd's and for good reason.Noa makes an outstanding preformance in this one.She doesn't just sing,she puts alot of energy into it so you can almost feel the music.The music itself would almost be a reason to buy this cd.It has a lively,energetic and upbeat feel. songs are in Hebrew except one which is in English. This cd has the must have song- HE (boi Kalla)

Old songs news songs.......2000-09-25

I love this CD.Noa's melodies and singing takes me someplace else when I listen to it.Especially when she sings in Hebrew.Although there are a few songs on this CD that are not new for me,I still enjoy listening. Her voice and music always sounds fresh and uplifting.

Hearts Across the Ocean... Hands Across the Sea, A Collection of Celtic Music

Average customer rating:

Great CD - Great Cause - Great Value
Great Music for a Greater Cause
Excellent collection of artists for a CD

Hearts Across the Ocean... Hands Across the Sea, A Collection of Celtic Music
Brendan Heart Fund
Manufacturer: mastermindproductions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000EYQC6I

Product Description

A Collection of Celtic Music 2CD Set of top North American and international Celtic Musicians by the Emerald Society of Wisconsin 2006 Brendan Heart Fund The Brendan Heart Fund was started at Milwaukee Children's Hospital in 1987 in memory of young Brendan Ward. It supports cardiac care for children, including diagnosis, treatment, and research. In 1990 the Emerald Society of Wisconsin selected the Brendan Heart Fund as it's charity, and began raising funds on it's behalf. In January of 2005, Child Magazine rated the cardiac program of Milwaukee Children's Hospital as one of the top five programs of its kind in the United States. The artists on this album have generously donated their music to help raise funds for this deserving cause. They come from Ireland, Atlantic Canada, and the United States and have joined their hands and hearts to help children in need. A 2 disc collection who have donated their music to these CD's for the Non-Profit benefit of the Brendan Heart Fund. This CD may not be copied or reproduced without express permission from the Artists

Customer Reviews:

Great CD - Great Cause - Great Value.......2006-05-03

This is the second compilation done to support the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Awsome set of tunes! Don't miss it!!

Great Music for a Greater Cause.......2006-05-03

I got this CD at the Emerald Society Fund Raiser. It is a wonderful collection from the US, Canada and Ireland. If you want a good taste of Irish Music, this is the CD for you. PLUS all profits go to for heart reseach at Children's Hospital - Wisconsin.

Excellent collection of artists for a CD.......2006-03-15

Picked up this CD in Chicago (just came out this year) and has a great collection of known as well as upcoming artists from the midwest. On top of that, I understand that the money goes right a charity called Brendan Heart Fund in Milwaukee at some Children's Hospital. Highly recommend for others.

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